• About Bridges
• Program Components
  • Kindergarten
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5
  • Competencies & Experiences
• Sample Materials
• Student Work
• Bridges Correlations
• Research & Data
• Support for Materials

Bridges Components

Each Bridges grade level provides a year’s worth of mathematics lessons with an emphasis on problem solving. Major mathematical concepts spiral throughout the curriculum, allowing students to revisit topics numerous times in a variety of contexts.

The core materials of the Bridges curriculum are the Teachers Guides and the related manipulatives. For more details as well as purchasing options see the Product Catalog pages.

Teachers Guides
Bridges Teachers Guides provide all the instructional information needed to implement lessons, activities, assessments, and homework assignments. Content is organized into units that focus on a specific mathematical topic, or related topics, in a series of hour-long sessions. An introduction for each unit includes the big mathematical idea, a planner, materials list, and best practice tips. Related items include Home Connections, a collection of take-home assignments, and Technology Connections, a series of technology-based activities.

The Number Corner Teachers Guide contains a collection of daily workouts for each month of the school year. These 15–20 minute workouts revolve around the classroom calendar and allow students to solidify skills and gain repeated exposure to fundamental concepts. Additional information includes a monthly planner, materials list, assessment checkups, and other support materials.

The Getting Started guide helps teachers implement Bridges effectively. It provides an overview of the program, planning and organizing tips, evaluation information, and more.

For more information choose a grade level:
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5